You’re juggling multiple hats, and graphic design isn’t your expertise – but it doesn’t have to be a struggle. With our step-by-step Canva course, you’ll go from frustrated and maxed out to confident and creative in no time.
You’re not alone. But what if you could turn those endless hours of trial and error into quick, creative wins that make you look like a pro? Feeling stuck and overwhelmed every time you open Canva? I know how overwhelming it can feel when graphic design tasks eat into your already-packed schedule, leaving you maxed out and questioning your creativity.
Right now, you might feel:
Frustrated that the designs in your head never look the same on the screen.
Stressed about how much time you’re wasting when there’s so much more you need to do.
Defeated by the thought of learning yet another tool when you barely have time for the ones you already use.
But deep down, you aspire to:
Create stunning visuals that captivate your audience and feel proud of your work.
Become confident and efficient in Canva so design doesn’t feel like a chore anymore.
Spend less time figuring things out and more time delivering the impact your work deserves.
Be seen as a dynamic, creative professional who makes it look effortless.
This course will take you from feeling overwhelmed and unqualified to being a confident, capable Canva creator who not only gets the job done but loves doing it.
In this step, you’ll gain a clear understanding of Canva’s interface, organize your assets, and set up your Brand Kit so you’re ready to design like a pro.
You’ll learn to use advanced features like animations, bulk create, resizing tools, and third- party apps to streamline your workflow and elevate your designs effortlessly.
Bring everything together by designing eight essential project types, from social media posts to presentations, turning your creative ideas into stunning, professional designs.
If you are...
A solopreneur, freelancer, small business owner, or learning and development professional trying to juggle a million tasks, including creating graphics you wish you could outsource.
Someone who feels drained and uninspired because design isn’t your zone of genius, yet it’s something you can’t avoid.
Drowning in deadlines and frustrated with how long it takes to create visuals that still don’t look as polished as you’d like.
Spending hours wrestling with Canva, unsure how to fully leverage its features to create designs that stand out and represent your brand.
Secretly wondering, “Why does this feel so hard, and will I ever feel confident doing this?”
…then I created Effortless Canva Creations: Design Like a Pro Without the Stress just for YOU.
Master Canva Essentials
Navigate Canva’s interface like a pro.
Stay organized with tips for managing projects, assets, and workflows.
Create and customize your
Brand Kit to ensure cohesive, on-brand designs every time.
Design 8 Key Project Types
Build impactful presentations, handouts, flyers, and social media graphics for Facebook,
Instagram, YouTube, and Reels.
Explore advanced projects like animations, carousels, and interactive stories to elevate your content game.
Leverage Canva’s Magic Features
Use tools like Magic Resize, Bulk
Create, and QR Codes to save time and create like a pro.
Discover hidden gems like whiteboards, animation tools, and third-party integrations that simplify complex tasks.
Create Eye-Catching Content
Learn to edit text, graphics, colors, and elements with precision.
Upload and work with video and audio files for dynamic, multimedia designs.
Record videos directly within
Canva to streamline your content creation process.
Efficiently Customize Templates
Find, edit, and personalize ready-made templates to fit your specific needs.
Develop polished, professional visuals in a fraction of the time.
Save hours of time and frustration with workflows designed for efficiency.
Stand out with polished, professional designs that captivate your audience.
Gain the confidence and skills to create visuals that communicate your message effectively.
Master tools and techniques that help you work smarter, not harder, in Canva.
So, why settle for a quick fix when you can gain lasting skills and real confidence?
#ignitelearning is our mantra.
Dani Watkins, the Chief Learning Experience Officer and founder of Zenith Performance Solutions, boasts over 28 years of expertise in learning and development, delivering custom technical and business skills training across multiple industries.
An esteemed speaker and award-winning designer, Dani champions innovative instructional design, regularly contributing insights at major conferences and publications such as the Association for Talent Development and TD Magazine.
Most recently, she was appointed in her third year as a Community Canvassador.
In this first module, you will learn how to:
Navigate Canva
Implement organization best practices for managing your projects, assets, and workflows
Create a brand kit
Find, edit, and personalize ready-made templates to fit your specific needs.
Edit content (text, graphics, and colors) for a Presentation
Create a copy and modify your Presentation to a website.
Share project types for review, download, and templates
In module two, you will learn how to:
Record presentation and other videos directly in Canva
Present your presentation using the Canva presentation tools
Resize a Presentation to a Handout
Resize a Presentation to a Flyer
Edit elements to adjust to the new project type
Add elements (graphics, text, cover page, footer, page numbers, etc)
Create a QR code
Utilize magic features
In module three, you will learn how to:
Resize a a Flyer to Social
Media assets
Create a Facebook or Instagram post
Create an Instagram Story
Create an Instagram Reel or TikTok Video
Utilize Bulk Create
Create an Instagram carousel
Find/upload and edit video and audio
Create a You tube cover
Utilize captions
Practice Magic features
In module four, you will learn how to:
Create an infographic
Create a whiteboard
Create an animation that incorporates variety of text and graphic animations
Utilize third-party apps to enhance your designs
Finalize all of your projects.
Exclusive, pre-designed templates you can use immediately for presentations, social media posts, flyers, and more.These templates can be fully customized to fit their branding, saving time and reducing the intimidation factor.
Discover the ultimate productivity hack by combining the power of ChatGPT with Canva! In this exclusive masterclass,you’ll learn how to use ChatGPT to generate creative design ideas, write compelling copy for your graphics, andstreamline your brainstorming process – all while designing visually stunning content in Canva. Whether you’recreating social media posts, presentations, or promotional materials, this masterclass will show you step-by-step howto leverage AI to save time, boost creativity, and make your designs more impactful.
A downloadable guide and video teaching you how to review and improve your designs for better impact. Includes tipsfor layout, color, typography, and branding consistency.
This course is designed for the professional who is juggling multiple hats and committed to learning how to use Canva to create professional looking designs, even if graphic design isn’t your expertise.
To do that, you have to be willing to try commit the time to go through the content and spend some time practicing your new skills, some of which might be outside of what’s comfortable and easy. We want EVERY student to walk away from this course feeling like the time they put into it was well worth what they got out of it.
For virtual students, if you don’t feel completely confident and motivated by the content in this course, simply send an email to [email protected] within 7 days after the start, show us the work you have put into the course (student exercises, progress in self-paced content, and attendance at live or recorded sessions), and we will refund your investment.
For in-person students, if you are unable to come in-person, you can switch to the virtual delivery by sending an email to [email protected] and we will refund the difference of the course cost. Any lost travel expenses are your own responsibility and will not be reimbursed by Zenith Performance Solutions.
While you can complete this course with a free Canva account, we recommend that you sign up for the pro account.
You can sign up for a free or pro account by scanning the QR code or clicking HERE.
If you like hands-on instruction where the instructor is physically next to you to ask immediate questions and get side-by-side help, then the In-Person session might be the best option.
If you want to space out your learning over several weeks, then the virtual and online might be best for you.
Additionally, if you aren’t local to Colorado, and money is of concern, virtual and online might be the best option.
If you like hands-on instruction where the instructor is physically next to you to ask immediate questions and get side-by-side help, then the In-Person session might be the best option.
If you want to space out your learning over several weeks, then the virtual and online might be best for you.
Additionally, if you aren’t local to Colorado, and money is of concern, virtual and online might be the best option.
Training and supporting YOU is what I live for! Seriously, watching you learn and grow fills my cup. I will be an active member in our #IgniteLearning online community and will reply to any comments or questions raised in our live sessions.
The In-Person option is one day of training with a follow up call a week later.
This course is 4 weeks of content, with a bonus week at the end where we can share our learnings with each other.
Each week, on Tuesday, I will teach the content and then you have the rest of the week to implementwhat you learned.
Each week has between 4-8 lessons, each lesson takes anywhere from 10-20 minutes per lesson. Then,you will need some time for implementation, practice what you learned in each lesson.
If you are VIP, each week there will be a one-hour open office hours where you can come and get answers toyour questions, feedforward on your assets, and collaborate with other students. We recommend you attendlive, but if the time doesn’t mesh with your schedule, you can always watch the recording.
Time to interact with other students in our online community.
If you are feeling overwhelmed, it could likely be tied to wearing many hats, having too few resources, or having too little time for too many initiatives. Canva can help you be more efficient, more effective, and more creative. Trust me, you need this course, and you need it now!
The In-Person option is one day of training with a follow up call a week later.
This Virtual Instructor Led course option is 2 hours a week for 4 weeks where I will deliver content, followed by a bonus week in week 5 where we can share our learnings with each other.
BOTH OPTIONS, you will want to set aside some time to PRACTICE and IMPLEMENT what you have learned and connect with other students in our online community.